Summer Expeditions 2008

Want some adventure in your holidays ?

STUDENT  COURSES FOR  PUPILS YEARS 10 - 13

The expeditions are open to pupils from year 10 to 13. The trips will be led by a member of Ghyll Head staff and accompanied by a teacher from the Manchester schools. The specialist equipment will be provided by the Centre. Transport from Manchester to Ghyll Head will be organised nearer the time.

The expeditions are a great opportunity for you to

•·        Have fun and adventure in your school holidays

•·        Meet other pupils from different schools

•·        Be part of a team and learn how to be an effective team member

•·        Develop your canoeing or climbing skills and learn how to survive without pot noodles!

•·        Explore the wild countryside of Scotland

If you read the information and would like to go on one of the trips download and fill out an application form and send a deposit for £60 made payable to ‘Manchester City Council'. We will send you more information on receipt of this. Please contact the Centre if you have any questions.

The Great Glen Canoe Expedition 26th July- 1st August 2008 £170 This classic trip is ideal for students who want a first time experience of open canoe journeying and camping in some of the finest Scottish scenery. The journey starts in Fort William paddling and sailing to Inverness along the rivers, lochs and canals under the impressive Ben Nevis mountain range. Camping will be on islands and headlands in a wild and remote setting. Ghyll head has run this trip 4 times and it is fantastic. Check the 2006 Great Glen Blog for an idea of what to expect on this trip.
Canoe journey from Source to Sea along the River Spey in Scotland  19th-25th July 2008 £300 This expedition is for young people that have experience of canoe journeying and have previous camping expedition experience. The trip starts in the Cairngorm mountains hiking to the start of the river Spey. We then put on the river at its most paddle-able point and travel the 120km down to Spey Bay and the sea. Each day the river builds in size as more tributaries join and eventually some grade 2-3 rapids are encountered. This trip builds white water confidence and skill level and is a great progression for people with previous experience.

You can now download application forms for the expeditions from the document section of the site.

Information for teachers 

Places on these trips will be available to adults if demand from pupils is low. Help from teachers will be needed so please contact the Centre if you would like to be involved. Can you provide a mini bus? If yes please contact the Centre.